English Progression

In English students study, use, and enjoy language and literature, communicated orally, visually and in writing through Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Viewing and Presenting.

Media Studies Film Festival

Congratulations to the following prize winners

Chelsea Fransch - Best Performance by a Supporting Actress in Johannas Vampire

James O'Connor - Best Performance by a Supporting Actor in Deceit

Louise O'Brien - Best Performance by an Actress in Broken Dolls and Johannas Vampire

Harrison Sayer - Best Performance by an Actor in Be Careful What You Say and Money Talks

Mikaela Robinson - The Golden Tape for Best Costume, Make-up or Hairstyling, for Broken Dolls

Ben Rose - The 8mm Award for Best Visual, Audio or Special Effects, Checkmate

Jane Comeau - The Brass Bell awarded for Best Script, A Pause on the Bridge

Molly Willis - The Golden Camera for Best Cinematography, Just Crash Here

Emma Goddard - The Clacker Board for Best Director with Johannas Vampire

Molly Willis - The Grand Old Projector for Best Film, Just Crash Here

(photos above)

Junior Debating (above)

On Friday 31 July, the Roncalli Junior Debating team, consisting of Anne Newmarch, Madison Langdon and Eileen Corcoran (supported by Thomas Kissell) took on Craighead Diocesan School in the inaugural debate of the Timaru Herald Aoraki Secondary Schools Debating Challenge Trophy. The girls successfully argued against the moot that "This House believes that all anonymous internet posts should be banned." Roncalli's experience in being part of the Bishop Lyons Team showed, developing convincing arguments as a team, offering and accepting points of information, demonstrating powerful and convincing presentations. Special mention must be made of Eileen Corcoran who was judged as Best Speaker by the adjudicators, Tom Nation and Ollie Salt from Timpany Walton.

Year 10 Drama

Below are photos of the Year 10 Drama trip to Christchurch on Monday 15 June 2015